קוואַטערין

Yiddish

Etymology

From קוואַטער (kvater) +‎ ־ין (-in).

Noun

קוואַטערין • (kvaterin) f, plural קוואַטערינס (kvaterins)

  1. female equivalent of קוואַטער (kvater)

Usage notes

Traditionally, the kvaterin carries the baby to the room, but does not pass the threshold, which only the kvater may do.

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